Easy Gyro Pizza

Health score
4%
Easy Gyro Pizza
35 min.
8
278kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and unique twist on traditional pizza, look no further than this Easy Gyro Pizza! Combining the savory flavors of a classic gyro with the beloved comfort of pizza, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. With a preparation time of just 35 minutes, you can whip up this mouthwatering meal for lunch or dinner without spending hours in the kitchen.

This recipe features a delightful blend of lean ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and creamy feta cheese, all layered on a crispy pizza crust. The addition of garlic and oregano infuses the turkey with aromatic flavors, while the cool cucumber and juicy tomato provide a refreshing contrast. Topped with a generous amount of mozzarella and a dollop of sour cream, this pizza is a feast for the senses.

Not only is this Easy Gyro Pizza a crowd-pleaser, but it also offers a balanced nutritional profile, with each serving containing approximately 278 calories. Perfect for those who want to indulge without the guilt, this dish is a fantastic option for health-conscious eaters. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or simply craving something different for dinner, this gyro-inspired pizza is sure to become a new favorite in your household. So grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a slice of Mediterranean goodness!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup cucumber coarsely chopped
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 0.5 lb pd of ground turkey 90% lean (at least )
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
  • slices onion red thin
  • 13.8 oz pizza dough refrigerated pillsbury® canned
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • oz mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup cream sour
  • medium tomatoes coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Press pizza dough in bottom and slightly up sides of pan to form crust.
  2. Bake about 7 minutes or until crust just begins to turn brown on edges.
  3. Meanwhile, in 6-inch skillet, cook turkey and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until turkey is no longer pink. Stir in oregano and salt.
  4. Spread sour cream over warm crust.
  5. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Evenly top cheese with cooked turkey.
  6. Sprinkle with cucumber and tomato. Separate red onion into rings; arrange over tomato.
  7. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and the feta cheese.
  8. Bake 13 to 14 minutes or until edges of crust are golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories278kcal
Protein24.49%
Fat37.49%
Carbs38.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.13
Glycemic Load
0.62
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.9886956836866%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.1mg
Isorhamnetin
0.35mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
1.52mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:277.66kcal
13.88%
Fat:11.69g
17.99%
Saturated Fat:6.02g
37.63%
Carbohydrates:26.68g
8.89%
Net Carbohydrates:25.48g
9.27%
Sugar:4.63g
5.14%
Cholesterol:49.21mg
16.4%
Sodium:686.8mg
29.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.19g
34.38%
Phosphorus:191.81mg
19.18%
Calcium:177.25mg
17.73%
Selenium:11.98µg
17.11%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.71%
Vitamin B3:3mg
14.98%
Vitamin B12:0.82µg
13.63%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.92%
Iron:1.85mg
10.26%
Zinc:1.51mg
10.06%
Vitamin A:419.32IU
8.39%
Potassium:191.79mg
5.48%
Magnesium:20.11mg
5.03%
Fiber:1.19g
4.77%
Vitamin B5:0.48mg
4.76%
Vitamin C:3.39mg
4.11%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.72%
Vitamin K:3.8µg
3.62%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.35%
Folate:13.32µg
3.33%
Copper:0.05mg
2.41%
Vitamin E:0.24mg
1.62%
Vitamin D:0.24µg
1.57%